Recent content by Geoff Blakesley

Hi Gavin I went piking at Esthwaite a couple of Octobers ago and never had a sniff on deadbait. These big lakes are quite daunting when you turn up and you could spend a lifetime trying to understand them. I stayed in Hawkshead and the b and b had free membership of Windermere, Ambleside and...

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I have just read my local paper today which marvels at the amazing recovery of the otter on Yorkshire rivers. I was surprised that there was no mention of any release programs that have occurred in the area- or have they ? I would like to reply to their article so would appreciate any...

I bet only 2 or 3 makers do all these boots anyway!

Hi mike - not been for a few years but what better way to have my first session on the Ouse this year! Will have a quick beer after then home unless any accommodation offers! p.s keen piker!!!

Paul I have an okuma Sheffield and have not used it yet for barbel. Can you tell me which swims / methods you use it for and what line you load it with? Any other advice which will help me get the best out of this reel gratefully received.

Well done Ian! You can also add the Nidd to Brian's list.

Hi Guys. As some of you may know Leeds DASA have accepted a proposal for an Archemedean Screw to be installed at Topcliffe Weir on the river swale. Many of us are very concerned about the possible effects this may have on the local community and wildlife. We are in the process of raising and...

I took early retirement from teaching at 57 and the lure of the riverbank rather than 5 or so classes of 30 demanding and often challenging adolescents was very appealing. At first - a year or so - it was rather surreal. I was interested in getting on the bank but then again I could do all the...

Was Damien involved in Le Tour ?

Maybe you will be making bone hooks to go with your cane rods and pins and hey! why not get some catgut lines - super anal stuff here in my book! but hey whatever floats your boat.

My best ever fleece and a steal at this price Greys GRXi Fleece – Glasgow Angling Centre

Don't think it is cold enough to put em off yet. Up ere if its above 40f you can catch any time of year. Plenty of pics of barbel captures with snow on the ground

how do you join your fluoro and braid robert?

can't beat froghair at 11.5 lb